Sound Show vs Stadium Sound

Sound Show9.1Visit Stadium Sound8.9Visit

Higher score Sound Show #3 in Soundboard Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit Sound Show

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Stadium Sound #5 in Soundboard Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Stadium Sound

• Sound Show fits best

  Cross-platform live-show production

• Stadium Sound fits best

  Sports and live-event operators

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Side by side

Feature	Sound Show 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Stadium Sound 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.9
Ranking	#3 in Soundboard Software	#5 in Soundboard Software
Best for	Cross-platform live-show production	Sports and live-event operators
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	€25 one-time	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Web, Windows, macOS
Support	Community	Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features Sound Show 4/6 · Stadium Sound 5/6
Desktop app	✓	✓
Browser app	—	✓ (best)
Hotkey triggering	✓	✓
Streaming integrations	✓	✓
Voice effects	Not checked yet	—
Multiple soundboards	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android Supports tabs, hotkeys, fades, playlists, effects, and sequences Connects with MIDI, Stream Deck, OBS, QLC+, and remote control	Free and open-source with Windows, macOS, and web access Hotkeys, banks, playlists, waveform trimming, and monitor output Loudness normalization, CSV reporting, OSC, and Companion support
Cons	Free plan limits each tab to 40 sounds and 10 tabs Some Free-plan modules are locked Desktop and mobile Pro licenses are separate purchases	No AI features or voice effects Remote control is oriented around local-network operation Primarily focused on stadium and arena playback workflows
Our verdict	Sound Show is a desktop and mobile soundboard and multimedia player for live performances. It suits theatre technicians, DJs, podcast and radio producers, streamers, role-playing game masters, and teams running parties, corporate events,… Read the review →	Stadium Sound is a free, open-source soundboard for stadium and arena PA operators. It organizes walk-on music and sound effects into named banks, supports ordered playlists with shuffle, and provides instant audio playback. Keyboard… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Sound Show — where it wins

  • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
  • Supports tabs, hotkeys, fades, playlists, effects, and sequences
  • Connects with MIDI, Stream Deck, OBS, QLC+, and remote control

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan limits each tab to 40 sounds and 10 tabs
  • Some Free-plan modules are locked
  • Desktop and mobile Pro licenses are separate purchases

• Stadium Sound — where it wins

  • Free and open-source with Windows, macOS, and web access
  • Hotkeys, banks, playlists, waveform trimming, and monitor output
  • Loudness normalization, CSV reporting, OSC, and Companion support

  Where it doesn't

  • No AI features or voice effects
  • Remote control is oriented around local-network operation
  • Primarily focused on stadium and arena playback workflows

• Sound Show9.1/10 · Free plan

  A flexible cross-platform soundboard for live shows, streaming, and multimedia cues.

  Visit Sound ShowFull verdict →
• Stadium Sound8.9/10 · Free plan

  A focused, free soundboard with strong playback control for live-event audio teams.

  Visit Stadium SoundFull verdict →